Thrift store sterling + surprise

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I stopped at this thrift store I can't stand. It's so overpriced but I knew I had a $25 credit so I thought I would go check it out. My expectations were very low. I did manage to find a sterling silver cup 127 g for $40. Ended up paying after the credit $15.

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They had sterling ring for $45. Sterling necklaces and earrings from anywhere of $30 to 100. A Silpada necklace for $150. I was blown away with the prices.

Now for the surprise. I came home and decided it was nice outside so I would clean out my van. Opened up this one door inside of it that sinks into the floor... There was a sterling silver bowl in there. 195 g. I was
shocked!!!

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guess I am a bit confused, it looks like the prices at the store are based on spot/salvage, so you paid $40 for something worth about $40...

you cleaned out your van and found a large bowl by the door...(in there)

not sure what this is all adding up to, but its not painting a pretty picture in my mind! :dontknow:
 

Those prices are stupid crazy!! That's like retail or retail + at a shop! Good buy on the cup though. I would have done the same thing.
 

So, you got the bowl months (or years) earlier and forgot about it? Or it came with the car? haha

I never write a thrift store off, but... I might change my rulebook for that store. Horrendous!!!
 

That cup was in there for $90 at the thrift store. They eventually marked down to 40. And I bought it since I had a credit of $25. It's a high end thrift store in a not so high end part of town. Reed and Barton sterling snowflake ornament was $75. It's hard to list it all out. But it's super expensive.
This was $45.

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The bowl I bought six months ago out of town and I have a compartment in my van under the floor. When I opened it the bowl was sitting in there. I had completely forgotten about it.
 

The bowl I bought six months ago out of town and I have a compartment in my van under the floor. When I opened it the bowl was sitting in there. I had completely forgotten about it.

I love it!! It's like a treasure hunt all over again when that happens!!
 

That is an awesome looking couple I imagine you could probably sell it for a tidy profit. as for forgetting a large Sterling bowl.... how is that possible? Are you buying that much great stuff that you can miss it? Lol
 

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